Associate General Counsel - Litigation Management & Malpractice
New York University Langone Medical Center
Associate General Counsel – Litigation Management & Malpractice
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- 1136586_RR00099186
- Legal/Compliance, Legal+Regulatory Affairs-Adm (C263), NYU Langone Health
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Langone Health
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NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center. Ranked as the #1 Hospital for quality and patient safety by Vizient, Inc., and with 10 clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, NYU Langone’s culture is rooted in excellence in patient care, education, and research. NYU Langone comprises more than 320 locations throughout the New York area and in Florida, including six inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, and four emergency rooms. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
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NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Associate General Counsel – Litigation Management & Malpractice.
In this role, the successful candidate Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel Director of Litigation Management Malpractice; and the VP Senior Counsel for Malpractice Insurance Administration the primary responsibility of this role is to provide competent timely and proactive legal advice in the daily handling and management of medical malpractice cases and claims which are insured under the NYU Langone Hospitals Malpractice Insurance Program The primary client is the CFO/Sr Vice President This role will directly manage and direct the day to day activities of the assigned claim files and outside counsel by proactively coordinating the most reasonable and strategic defenses to optimize claim handling and results There is a heavy emphasis on the successful direct management and negotiation of litigated and pre litigation claims with a successful case closure target number
Job Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, Director of Litigation Management, Malpractice; and the VP & Senior Counsel for Malpractice Insurance Administration, the primary responsibility of this role is to provide competent, timely and proactive legal advice in the daily handling and management of medical malpractice cases and claims, which are insured under the NYU Langone Hospitals Malpractice Insurance Program. The primary client is the CFO/Sr. Vice President. This role will directly manage and direct the day-to-day activities of the assigned claim files and outside counsel by proactively coordinating the most reasonable and strategic defenses to optimize claim handling and results. There is a heavy emphasis on the successful direct management and negotiation of litigated and pre-litigation claims with a successful case closure target number.
- Assume primary responsibility for the legal management and resolution of approximately 100 high value claims assigned in various state and federal jurisdictions
- Assist in choice of counsel
- Proactively manage and direct outside defense counsel
- Actively manage litigation costs and expenses
- Keep the Associate General Counsel Director of Litigation Management Malpractice and Vice President amp; Senior Counsel of the Malpractice Insurance Program informed of material changes and updates in the status of litigation
- Initiate early strategic resolution of claims where possible
- Actively negotiate cases directly with adversaries
- Stay up to date on changes in law and legal climate
- Provide legal analysis and positions on coverage issues
- Provide day to day strategic planning on claims handling
- Provide timely responses to time sensitive projects as assigned
- Attend and travel to all phases of Court conferences on each case as needed
- Manage attend and direct as necessary preparation of key defendants for depositions and trial
- Monitor all phases of trial timely reporting of daily progress and modify strategies as developments dictate
- Participate and present in claims conferences; lead roundtable discussions and committee reviews; present case summaries as needed
- Prepare Executive Claims Summary for each case being handled with timely reserve setting recommendations
- Keep claims professionals up to date on emerging legal issues nbsp;
- Review and manage pleadings motions briefs appellate papers etc as needed to proactively defend and strategically manage litigation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Admission to the NYS Bar with at least 12 years experience in broad based medical malpractice which must include experience in insurance law coverage issues and disputes and NY litigation Significant direct negotiation skills and aptitude Proven management experience at partner level and claims experience preferred Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to present case reviews and recommendations work collegially with diverse personnel and under the direction of the Associate General Counsel Director of Litigation Management Malpractice Maintain NYS bar admission in good standing for the duration of the position
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven management experience at partner level and claims experience preferred
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $213,477.55 – $250,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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